Newport Canners T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams

Newport Canners T-Shirt (Heavyweight) - Vintage Defunct Baseball TeamsThe Newport Canners were a minor league baseball team from Newport, Tennessee, named for the local canning industry. They played in the Appalachian League from 193742 and the Mountain States League from 194850, both Class D circuits serving small towns in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Like other Tennessee teams in the league, the Canners struggled with low attendance and financial difficulties despite the leagues overall success.

The Newport Canners were a minor league baseball team from Newport, Tennessee, named for the local canning industry. They played in the Appalachian League from 1937–42 and the Mountain States League from 1948–50, both Class D circuits serving small towns in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Like other Tennessee teams in the league, the Canners struggled with low attendance and financial difficulties despite the leagues’ overall success. Their most notable figure was Red Lucas, a former major leaguer who managed the team in 1942 after pitching nearly 300 MLB games in the 1920s and 30s.

Retro Baseball Revival celebrates historic baseball teams with unique apparel, honoring their legacy and bringing history to one-of-a-kind clothing with our old school retro baseball tees from defunct Minor League Baseball teams. All of our high quality apparel is designed, printed, and shipped within the USA. Our Mountain State League collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of the league's historic teams. 

Our standard tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size. 

Size Guide: True to size

• Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000
• Made with medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.
• The classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear while the crew neckline adds that neat, timeless look that can blend into any occasion, casual or semi-formal.
• The tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.
• Made using 100% US cotton that is ethically grown and harvested. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. This blank tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.
• Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.